Project Summary

NorIMM is a Nordic network for communication between the current infrastructures for generation and phenotyping of genetically modified (GM) mice in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. GM mice have become the most important organisms for analysis of mammalian gene functions and genetic diseases, and generation of new mouse models is accelerating. A wide range of expertise and harmonization of methods and documentation in analyses of their phenotypes are required for reliable and comparable results.

The aim of NorIMM is to open up high-level facilities to a wider use, enhance dissemination of knowledge in the field, and thus guarantee high-quality research. The network will strive to enhance the Nordic contribution and participation in Infrafrontier, the European infrastructure for phenotyping and archiving of model mammalian genomes, which is part of the ESFRI Roadmap. The goal is to strengthen the Nordic competetiveness within the field of mouse genetics and translational medical research, and to lay the foundation for future Nordic collaboration.